Lahore Qalandars will play in the Pakistan Super League final after thrashing defending champions Islamabad United by 95 runs in the second eliminator.
Islamabad got off to a terrible start chasing 203, slipping to 12-3 in the fourth over.
Salman Ali Agha (33) and captain Shadab Khan (26) added 39 for the fifth wicket, but they were the only batters to make it out of single figures as Islamabad’s innings crumbled.
Salman Mirza took 3-16, but he was outshone by captain and fellow seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who finished with remarkable figures of 3-3 from 3.1 overs.
It was Shaheen who took the final wicket of Haider Ali, as Islamabad were bowled out for 107 with 29 balls to spare.
Shaheen’s figures are the most economical in the history of the PSL where a minimum of 18 balls have been bowled. In terms of economy rate, Shaheen’s figures are joint-11th cheapest in T20s.
Islamabad began their season superbly, winning their first five matches, but were victorious in just one of their next seven games.
They finished second in the regular season, one point and two places above Lahore, and then lost the qualifier match to table toppers Quetta Gladiators to miss out on direct progression to Sunday’s final.
Lahore, champions in 2022 and 2023, won the toss and chose to bat at their home ground, and opener Mohammad Naeem got them off to a strong start, striking 50 from 25 balls.
Sri Lankan Kusal Perera hit a 35-ball 61 before he was bowled in the final over by England seamer Tymal Mills, who took 3-42.
Shakib Al Hasan followed two balls later, caught for a two-ball duck at mid-off, and Rishad Hossain was run out from the final ball of the innings, but Lahore’s score of 202-8 proved to be defendable, and they will now seek a third PSL title against Quetta Gladiators on Sunday.
BBC News
Khamrah by Lattafa for Men - 3.4 oz EDP Spray
4% OffGhost Sweetheart Eau de Toilette | Pineapple, Jasmine and Sandalwood | Perfume for Women 50 ml
50% OffMarc Jacobs Dot Eau De Parfum for Women, 100 ml
42% OffTed Baker W Eau de Toilette for Her, Fig Leaf, White Peony and Violet Top Notes, Pink Orchid and Raspberry Middle Notes, 75ml
£11.77 (£15.69 / 100 ml) (as of 22/04/2026 03:00 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Ted Baker Woman Pink Eau de Toilette Spray Floral Green Feminine Fragrance, Opening Notes are Fresh Peach, Bergamot and Tangerine with Warm Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver Base, 100ml
11% OffVera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette - 30 ml
Choco Musk 50ml Eau De Parfum for men and women | Chocolate Musk by Jannat Aromas
17% OffChristina Aguilera Signature Eau de Parfum (50ml) Floral, Fruity & Exotic Scent, Luxury Fragrance for Women
9% OffCalvin Klein - Eau De Toilette CKIN2U - Calvin Klein Women, Ladies Perfume, Women's Perfume, Calvin Klein Perfume, Calvin Klein One - 150 ml
5% OffJimmy Choo Flash Eau de Parfum, 60 ml (Pack of 1)
3% OffFruit of the Loom Men's Heavy T Shirt, White, XL UK
28% OffATNKE LED Lighted Beanie Cap,USB Rechargeable Running Hat Ultra Bright 4 LED Waterproof Light Winter Warm Gifts for Men and Women/Pink
Now retrieving the rating.
17% OffMen's 1/4 Zip Pullover UK Sale Clearance, Fleece Sweatshirt Casual Jumper Long Sleeve T-shirt Top Stand Collar Sweater Plain Pullover Sports Leisure Workwear Quarter Zip Sweater Lightweight Jumpers
Now retrieving the rating.
£5.88 (as of 12/11/2025 00:52 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)